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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets by a score of 98-78 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

With the win, the Lakers have now won the series (4-2).

LeBron James finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while shooting 10/25 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against against the Houston Rockets d3q in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Here’s what people were saying about his performance on social media:

Sam Block: “LeBron James woke up this morning and decided the Lakers weren’t going to lose this game. He still, AT 41 YEARS OLD, has the ability to do whatever he wants on the basketball court. 1 of 1.”

Skip Bayless: “I love watching LeBron James front-run. Makes me chuckle.”

Lakers Daily: “LEBRON JAMES IS TAKING OVER GAME 6”

@LakerCj: “LeBron James is picking apart the Rockets right now. He’s so methodical at this stage in his career getting to his spots and scoring. Lakers have to keep their foot on the gas.”

Robert Griffin III: “41 year old LeBron James just had 28 pts, 7 Rebs and 8 Assists to close out the Rockets. EVEN THE HATERS can’t hate on that.”

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Daniel Starkand: “LeBron is all business so far.”

Dave McMenamin: “The Lakers beat the Rockets, 98-78, to advance to the second round for the first time since 2023. LeBron 28 pts 8 ast 7 reb in the closeout effort. Next up: the defending champs, with Game 1 in OKC on Tuesday.”

Underdog NBA: “LeBron James in closeout games: 27.9 PPG 9.0 RPG 7.1 APG 42-15 record 28 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB in tonight’s win.”

@KalshiHoops: “Players in NBA History with the most 25/5/5 playoff games: • LeBron James (157) • Michael Jordan (73) • Larry Bird (53) • Stephen Curry (53) • Kobe Bryant (52)”

Real App: “LeBron James now has more career playoff wins than 22 NBA franchises 🤯”

Lakers Ahead Of OKC

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk prior to Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

The Lakers are the fourth seed after going 53-29 during the regular season.

They will now try to reach the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2023.

That said, going through the Thunder (who are the first seed) will be an incredible task.